Salvador

Travel Guide

Salvador featuring an administrative buidling, a sunset and outdoor eating
Pelourinho which includes street scenes and a house
Salvador which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Salvador which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a marina
Pelourinho featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a coastal town

Barra

4/5(21 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

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Guarajuba

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Guarajuba. You might want to make time for a stop at Guarajuba Beach or Genipabu Beach.

Guarajuba
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Rio Vermelho

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Ondina

3/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

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Stella Maris

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Stella Maris. You might consider a stop by Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Arembepe

Travelers like the beaches in Arembepe, and Arembepe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Arembepe
Sotero Hotel
Sotero Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is AED 168 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 168
AED 194 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay
"The hotel and facilities are great."

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

Sotero Hotel
Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AED 143 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 143
AED 150 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,333 reviews)
Very basic, lacking items like cups
"The hotel is dated, in poor repair. Only one of the two elevators was working. The room had nothing in it, no cups, soap, etc. completely bare except bedding and towels. The safe was missing its door. View was of construction."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
3 out of 5
Av. Otávio Mangabeira, 4581, Jardim Armação, Salvador, BA
The price is AED 81 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
AED 81
AED 85 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Jardim ...
6.2/10 (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was way more expensive for what it has provided . The rooms were in bad condition and not clean enough, the pictures Provided in Expedia do not show the real conditions of the hotel , be aware."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
3.5 out of 5
Rua da Alfazema, 761, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Salvador Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (370 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 30 March 2023

Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
3.5 out of 5
Rua Alceu Amoroso Lima 440, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (336 reviews)
Boa opção
"Sou da cidade. Meu ap estava em obras e fiquei dois dias no hotel. Gostei. Quarto espaçoso, limpo, andar alto, muito silencioso, hotel bem localizado. Recomendaria apenas a troca dos colchões pois já estão afundados. Senti dor nas costas. Virei ao contrário e amenizou, mas já está na hora de ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2024

Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
3 out of 5
Alameda Antunes, 56, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Salvador Barra Stay
"Generally good building and comfortable. Studio flat design and especially shower - toilet room is not really comfortable- so small even to 1 fit person to use comfortable way . Sevurity is good but over secured . I do understand Salvador Bahia general public security consern. Communication should ..."

Reviewed on 23 February 2025

Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Salvador

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
51
5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of the most excitong destinations in Brazil

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

GREAT DENTAL OFFICES GREAT WEATHER FRIENDLY PEOPLE

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Although we were warned that Salvador was a dangerous place, we did not experience anything that made us uneasy. There was a visible police presence that made us feel safe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you are from the northern hemisphere, consider bringing a small sun parasol for extended touring on foot; also sunscreen.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You have to be careful as a tourist in Brazil in general. You have to be aware of your surroundings and to not make yourself a target for thieves. Traffic in Salvador is crazy, motor bikes and people are crazy drivers.

5/5 - Excellent

Ken

Salvador has so much energy and the people were friendly, but be cautious